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Eric GooldNew study indicates immigrants don't cause crime increase Delta, Montrose County hospitals recognized Colorado eager to host former Utah outdoors show Colorado seniors to get help filing taxesKVNF Regional Newscast: February 22, 2017http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-regional-newscast-february-22-2017
65899 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 22 Feb 2017 21:11:54 +0000KVNF Regional Newscast: February 22, 2017Patricia NaftArrests made in Paonia antler theft Election officials: drop off municipal ballots in person instead of mailing Hickenlooper discusses state budget House committee gives OK to undocumented driver's license program expansion Raton Basin most at risk place in Colorado for 2016 QuakesKVNF Regional Newscast: Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2016http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-regional-newscast-wednesday-mar-30-2016
54041 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 30 Mar 2016 14:12:50 +0000KVNF Regional Newscast: Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2016Patricia NaftI­-70 through Glenwood Canyon to remain closed until Thursday New charges against suspected Mesa County deputy killer Black Hills Energy acquires SourceGas Trains transporting less coal New bill wants to expand access for undocumented driver's licensesKVNF Regional Newscast: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-regional-newscast-wednesday-feb-17-2016
52360 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 17 Feb 2016 15:06:16 +0000KVNF Regional Newscast: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016Bente BirkelandState lawmakers are debating whether terminally ill patients with less than six months to live should be allowed to take medication to end their own lives. It's just one of several controversial bills being debated under the gold dome.An Emotional Week For Colorado's End-Of-Life Options Billhttp://kvnf.org/post/emotional-week-colorados-end-life-options-bill
52019 as http://kvnf.orgMon, 08 Feb 2016 21:39:36 +0000An Emotional Week For Colorado's End-Of-Life Options BillBente BirkelandA bill to expand a state program to offer driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants in Colorado will be introduced at the state capitol later in February. The original law [.pdf] , which Democrats passed when they controlled both chambers in 2013, allows undocumented immigrants who have lived in Colorado for at least two years and have paid taxes to get a license, if they pay an extra fee. "I want to know when I'm driving that the people driving next to me know the same rules as I do. Especially when you come from a different country, road signs might look different," said Rep. Jonathan Singer (D-Longmont), sponsor of a new bill that would expand the program to 32 driver's license offices across the state. "They deserve the opportunity to show that they are willing to be a part of our community, willing to play by the rules."To Cut Wait Times, New Bill Wants To Expand Access For Undocumented Driver's Licenseshttp://kvnf.org/post/cut-wait-times-new-bill-wants-expand-access-undocumented-drivers-licenses
52018 as http://kvnf.orgMon, 08 Feb 2016 20:47:39 +0000To Cut Wait Times, New Bill Wants To Expand Access For Undocumented Driver's LicensesPatricia NaftPower outages affect DMEA customers More snow forecasted for Western Slope Shepherds get minimum wage increase Hickenlooper says Colorado open to Syrian refugees Local control over oil and gas development consideredKVNF Regional Newscast: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-regional-newscast-tuesday-nov-17-2015
48962 as http://kvnf.orgTue, 17 Nov 2015 14:56:41 +0000KVNF Regional Newscast: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015Laura PalmisanoSaw Peter is Karen. That’s an ethnic group in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. And for more than 100 Karen refugees in rural Delta, Colo., he’s the go-to person for advice, translation and other essential information. Like the other refugees in this community, life hasn’t been easy for Peter. As a young man, he smuggled his family to Malaysia because the government in Myanmar seized their farm and threatened to kill them.Refugee From Myanmar Leads The Way For Others In Rural Colorado http://kvnf.org/post/refugee-myanmar-leads-way-others-rural-colorado
47905 as http://kvnf.orgFri, 23 Oct 2015 15:45:49 +0000Refugee From Myanmar Leads The Way For Others In Rural Colorado Small town doesn't quite describe Bethune, Colo. It spans just 0.2 square miles and has a population of 237. There's a post office, but it's open only part time. There's not a single restaurant, and the closest big store is in Kansas. That didn't stop Ailyn Marfil from moving to Bethune a couple of months ago. In fact, she thinks it's a pretty exciting place to live. "I was looking for speed and action, and so Bethune gave me speed and action. More than I expected," she says. That's speed and action she didn't get from her last job. Marfil is from the Philippines, but came to Colorado via Japan, where she taught English language. There, she had a lot of what she calls "lazy time." The way English is taught, she says, you could spend an entire week on, "Hello, what is your name?" In Bethune, Marfil teaches English literature, juggling seven classes a day. Marfil moved across the world to work in Colorado because Bethune, like many cities across the U.S., is struggling to find teachers.A Tiny School District Reaches Far And Wide For New Teachershttp://kvnf.org/post/tiny-school-district-reaches-far-and-wide-new-teachers
47706 as http://kvnf.orgSun, 18 Oct 2015 10:13:00 +0000A Tiny School District Reaches Far And Wide For New TeachersLaura PalmisanoThis week on Local Motion , we explore learning English as a second language. First, we'll hear from University of Colorado, Boulder linguist Maria Thomas-Ruzic. She's worked in the ESL field for over 40 years. Thomas-Ruzic explains why English is a basic need for immigrants in the United States and the challenges adult learners face.Local Motion: Learning English As A Second Languagehttp://kvnf.org/post/local-motion-learning-english-second-language
46765 as http://kvnf.orgThu, 24 Sep 2015 16:09:55 +0000Local Motion: Learning English As A Second LanguagePatricia NaftCity of Montrose fronts almost a million dollars for new dispatch center GED program in Norwood starts this month State audit finds gambling funds were mismanaged Refugees from Southeast Asia living in rural Colorado tackle the language barrierKVNF Regional Newscast: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-regional-newscast-thursday-sept-3-2015
45896 as http://kvnf.orgThu, 03 Sep 2015 13:54:07 +0000KVNF Regional Newscast: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015Laura PalmisanoAs anyone who's ever taken a foreign language class knows, it’s hard to learn another language. For immigrants to this country, that challenge can affect their whole lives. According to census data, in 2013, there were more than 25 million people in the United States with limited English proficiency. And, in Colorado's rural Delta County, a group of refugees from Southeast Asia is trying to overcome this barrier.Refugees From Southeast Asia Living In Rural Colorado Tackle The Language Barrierhttp://kvnf.org/post/refugees-southeast-asia-living-rural-colorado-tackle-language-barrier
45864 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 02 Sep 2015 20:59:55 +0000Refugees From Southeast Asia Living In Rural Colorado Tackle The Language BarrierIt's illegal to employ immigrants without documents. But through voluntary work programs in detention centers, the federal government employs thousands of undocumented immigrants. "The government, which forbids everyone else from hiring people without documents, has effectively become the biggest employer of undocumented immigrants in the country," says Carl Takei, an attorney with the ACLU National Prison Project. The pay for an eight hour shift in a detention center is $1 a day, or roughly 13 cents an hour. Private companies, like the Boca Raton, Fla.-based GEO Group, operate roughly half of all of these centers in the United States. Earlier this month, a federal district judge in Colorado ruled that a group of immigrants who were held at the GEO-run Aurora Detention Facility could proceed with a class action lawsuit alleging the work programs are exploitative. Current and former detainees at the facility say they were routinely required to clean common areas for no pay—and thatAt Low Pay, Government Hires Immigrants Held At Detention Centershttp://kvnf.org/post/low-pay-government-hires-immigrants-held-detention-centers
44246 as http://kvnf.orgThu, 23 Jul 2015 10:24:00 +0000At Low Pay, Government Hires Immigrants Held At Detention CentersLaura PalmisanoAs of Wednesday, it’s more expensive to get a driver’s license in Colorado. The Colorado Division Motor Vehicles raised fees for driver services across the board. It’s now $25 to get a driver’s license. It went up by four bucks. It also used to be free to retake the knowledge test or the driving skills test. Now, people have to pay to redo those exams. Additionally, the price of a license for an undocumented immigrant increased to about $80, nearly $30 more than last year. Maren Rubino, the DMV's deputy director, said that program is self-funding and the fees reflect what it costs to offer the service. "We obviously acknowledge that it is more costly and the reason for that is because we’re paying specially trained employees who have been hired to review the documents required for individuals under that law," said Rubino. She said the last time the agency raised fees was in 2007. And, some actually went down. For example, a commercial driver’s license decreased by nearly $20.Colorado DMV Fee Changes Go Into Effect http://kvnf.org/post/colorado-dmv-fee-changes-go-effect
43942 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 15 Jul 2015 20:16:42 +0000Colorado DMV Fee Changes Go Into Effect NPR StaffDaniel Majok Gai wants to go back to South Sudan. He thinks he can help his homeland — the youngest nation in the world. Today marks the fourth anniversary of its independence. But there's little celebration. The country is being ripped apart by civil war. Yet Gai, who suffered through years of violence and pain as a refugee, believes he can play a role in moving South Sudan toward peace and safety. Against all odds, the 34-year-old is an incredible optimist. He was 6 when a militia attacked his village. "My father, who was out there in the field, tried to look for our cattle. They came and attacked the home. I ran in a different direction that I was not even know. So, from then, I never return home." He just kept running. For miles. And days. He became one of Sudan's famous Lost Boys — children of war who fled alone. Gai spent 14 years on his own, mostly in refugee camps. Then, when he was 20, news arrived at his camp in Kenya. "There was a bulletin board that take only 90 [names].He Fled Sudan And Made A New Life In The U.S. So Why Go Back?http://kvnf.org/post/he-fled-sudan-and-made-new-life-us-so-why-go-back
43666 as http://kvnf.orgThu, 09 Jul 2015 09:04:00 +0000He Fled Sudan And Made A New Life In The U.S. So Why Go Back?Laura PalmisanoHtoo Ler Moo was 7 years old when his family arrived in a refugee camp in Thailand. Before going to the camp, his family lived in a tiny village in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, where his parents worked in the fields. In their village, they didn’t have electricity or running water. Htoo Ler Moo says they were safe until the soldiers came.A 'Higher Expectation' Was Part Of One Refugee's Journey From Myanmar To Coloradohttp://kvnf.org/post/higher-expectation-was-part-one-refugees-journey-myanmar-colorado
42407 as http://kvnf.orgMon, 08 Jun 2015 23:09:10 +0000A 'Higher Expectation' Was Part Of One Refugee's Journey From Myanmar To ColoradoLaura PalmisanoTwo employees of the Hispanic Affairs Project , a Western Slope nonprofit, recently got certified to offer legal aid to immigrants. The organization is helping people who can’t afford to hire an attorney. "I’m an immigrant myself and I know how difficult, complicated and sometimes very frustrating the immigration process can be," said Marketa Zubkova with HAP. It took her two years to become an accredited legal representative. Zubkova said there's no other agency providing this kind of service to low-income immigrants on the Western Slope. "We are hoping that we can help a lot of people if they are undocumented to become documented or if they are already documented to adjust their status for a better immigration benefit," she said. HAP said its goal is to prevent immigrants from being scammed by people who offer phony legal aid. The organization has offices in Grand Junction and Montrose and serves six counties in western Colorado.Local Nonprofit Now Providing Legal Aid For Immigrantshttp://kvnf.org/post/local-nonprofit-now-providing-legal-aid-immigrants
42209 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 03 Jun 2015 15:58:29 +0000Local Nonprofit Now Providing Legal Aid For ImmigrantsKVNFNewscast SMPA to give back $1.7 million to customers Mesa County checks to see if anyone watches public access US Forest Service releases plan for beetle kill, aspen decline Gov. Hickenlooper signs DUI bill into law Biking festival returns to Paonia Grand Junction resumes issuing drivers licenses to undocumented immigrantsKVNF Regional Newscast: Monday, June 2, 2015http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-regional-newscast-monday-june-2-2015
42161 as http://kvnf.orgTue, 02 Jun 2015 15:24:44 +0000KVNF Regional Newscast: Monday, June 2, 2015Laura PalmisanoThe state’s Division of Motor Vehicles immigrant ID program is once again scheduling appointments. And next week the DMV will reopen two locations to handle applicants. The program started last year. It allows undocumented immigrants in Colorado to get a driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID card. Originally, five DMV locations offered these IDs . And, the program is self-sustaining through fees. However earlier this year, GOP lawmakers prevented it from using its own revenue. This caused the closure of all but the Denver site. And due to the demand for the program, the DMV also stopped taking new appointments. Estrella Ruiz with Hispanic Affairs Project in Grand Junction says the suspension of the program in that city was devastating to people on the Western Slope. "It was heartbreaking," Ruiz says. "I had to call 60 people and let them know that their appointments had been canceled." These appointments are made 90 days in advance. Ruiz has helped more than 150 people apply for theState's Immigrant Driver's License Program Reopens Offices, Takes New Appointmentshttp://kvnf.org/post/states-immigrant-drivers-license-program-reopens-offices-takes-new-appointments
41972 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 27 May 2015 23:00:54 +0000State's Immigrant Driver's License Program Reopens Offices, Takes New AppointmentsLaura PalmisanoThis episode of Local Motion is a reporter's notebook from Atlanta. KVNF's Laura Palmisano traveled there last month for fellowship training. She is one of 15 journalists from across the U.S. selected by the Institute for Justice & Journalism (IJJ) for its 2015 fellowship on immigrant families. In Atlanta, the fellows attended workshops and presentations put on by immigration experts, reporters and advocacy organizations. Palmisano brought her recording gear to interview presenters and other journalists. She talked with immigration attorney Dan Kowalski ,who got his start in Denver, and Latino USA producer and IJJ fellow Marlon Bishop. Back in Colorado, she also interviewed reporter Sonia Narang who freelances for PRI's The World . Narang , a 2015 IJJ fellow, started her journalism career at at a newspaper in Littleton, Colo.Local Motion: Reporting On Immigrant Issueshttp://kvnf.org/post/local-motion-reporting-immigrant-issues
41100 as http://kvnf.orgWed, 06 May 2015 17:24:16 +0000Local Motion: Reporting On Immigrant IssuesBrian NaylorAn appeals panel in Florida has upheld a deportation order against a former defense minister of El Salvador, who is alleged to have presided over human rights violations in that country, including the murders of four American churchwomen in 1980. Gen. Carlos Eugenio Vides Casanova was allowed to retire in the U.S. in 1989. Now, a little known unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is trying to expel him as well as others charged with human rights abuses. In 1980, Ann Schneider was a young schoolgirl in Nebraska; she remembers learning about the killings of three nuns and a missionary worker during El Salvador's civil war. At the time, she says, she was in fourth grade at a Catholic school run by nuns. Schneider says the class talked about the case and the women — Ita Ford, Maura Clarke and Dorothy Kazel, who were nuns; and Jean Donovan, a lay missionary. Schneider is now a historian with the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes unit of ICE. She is one of about 30War Criminals Next Door: Immigration Division Brings Violators To Justicehttp://kvnf.org/post/war-criminals-next-door-immigration-division-brings-violators-justice
38938 as http://kvnf.orgMon, 16 Mar 2015 21:58:00 +0000War Criminals Next Door: Immigration Division Brings Violators To Justice